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started to go forward more open of the economy. -- brazil started to go forward more open of the economy. become all have to more open economy. we do not have an alternative. well-to-do people, heart of the middle class, including the people who used to be for, -- poor, these people have access to products at lower prices, etc. they have to pay very high costs. they don't have access to the more competitive world economy. this.people formulating opening up the brazilian economy, which is complicated to do because it has to be done carefully, but it is part of equity. it is essential. if you do not understand that, you do not understand result. we will grow with more equity. people are telling themselves that there is no way back. we have seen the promised land. more prosperity with equity. we will get there. that is the message coming out of the streets. are politicians that we do not yet know. it is like the soccer team last sunday. and weu got new coaches have the capacity to allow good energy, new people -- i do not know half of those kids -- and to allow them to have a plan and play,
started to go forward more open of the economy. -- brazil started to go forward more open of the economy. become all have to more open economy. we do not have an alternative. well-to-do people, heart of the middle class, including the people who used to be for, -- poor, these people have access to products at lower prices, etc. they have to pay very high costs. they don't have access to the more competitive world economy. this.people formulating opening up the brazilian economy, which is...
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economy. that event substantially hurt our economy. mr. speaker, the inability to get to agreement on this sequester is hurting the economy. and i will tell my friend that we've offered three times to have a bill considered as an alternative to sequester which cuts spending, raises some additional revenues. i know the gentleman is going to give me a lecture about raising taxes. i understand that. but i would urge the gentman, let a vote happen onhis floor. let the house as you said in 2010 work its will. that's what the speaker said he wanted to do. let us vote on an alternative. not just blindly go down this road of sequester, not blindly go down this road that the gentleman has just agreed with me and we agreed together, i think most of us agree, the sequester is irrational. it should not happen. in fact, it was put in the bill on the theory that surely we wouldn't let it happen. but in 59 days we've had no bill on this floor. all the gentleman says is a bill that's gone and dead and bury, t
economy. that event substantially hurt our economy. mr. speaker, the inability to get to agreement on this sequester is hurting the economy. and i will tell my friend that we've offered three times to have a bill considered as an alternative to sequester which cuts spending, raises some additional revenues. i know the gentleman is going to give me a lecture about raising taxes. i understand that. but i would urge the gentman, let a vote happen onhis floor. let the house as you said in 2010 work...
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to get the economy moving. and there's some very, very good examples of why the economy is poised to take off. and one of them's found here. if you take a look at this chart, these are the jobs creation or losses beginning way back in 2009, 2008. and all those red lines were the collapse of the economy. when the blue came in, that's when president obama came in, four years ago. and things were tough. we were in a freefall here in our economy. but with the stimulus bill we began to climb out. and after about 18 months, we began to see positive job growth, no longer seeing those job losses. and we've seen that all the way through. this last month was a terrific month. 247,000 new jobs created. and that was in february. and so what happens in march? in march we come up against another cliff. and now we have sequestration. sequestration will bring us 750,000 unemployed americans. not a gain in the economy. the unemployment rate went down previous month. and now we have sequestration. we passed a bill out of here la
to get the economy moving. and there's some very, very good examples of why the economy is poised to take off. and one of them's found here. if you take a look at this chart, these are the jobs creation or losses beginning way back in 2009, 2008. and all those red lines were the collapse of the economy. when the blue came in, that's when president obama came in, four years ago. and things were tough. we were in a freefall here in our economy. but with the stimulus bill we began to climb out....
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trillion across the economy. the rains act says if you have $100 million or more, it comes back to congress for a vote. we get to take accountability so we get to assess whether the cost benefit is going to be good for this economy and good for the american people. otherwise, the out of control government is going to choke, continue to choke, our communities, our businesses, and what happens? middle class jobs are lost. power plant workers. you can't replace jobs like that. the gentleman -- mr. gard her: the gentleman -- mr. gardner: the gentleman from pennsylvania, i would point out, this isn't a radical republican idea. the idea behind the rains act is embraced in many states across the country right now. in colorado we have the rule review bill, when an agency, whether the department of health or department of agriculture, issues a new regulation, it comes to congress for -- to the state legislature for a vote by the state legislature. the house, the state senate, the state house, they vote up or down on wheth
trillion across the economy. the rains act says if you have $100 million or more, it comes back to congress for a vote. we get to take accountability so we get to assess whether the cost benefit is going to be good for this economy and good for the american people. otherwise, the out of control government is going to choke, continue to choke, our communities, our businesses, and what happens? middle class jobs are lost. power plant workers. you can't replace jobs like that. the gentleman -- mr....
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when i talk about the nation's economy, reform is critical to the nation's economy. the reality is that even in a vell tight economy, there are all types of industries in our country which have used the work of immigrants every day to achieve the economic goals of those industries. if you got up this morning and had fruits for breakfast, it was probably picked by an immigrant worker. if you had vegetables for or chicken for lunch, you probably had it plucked by the cut up hands of an immigrant worker. if you slept in a hotel of the nation, you probably had your room done by an immigrant worker. if you are looking at some of the cutting edge technologies in our country, you saw the ability of making america what it is by an immigrant worker. so in so many dimensions this is about the economy of our nation as well. and finally two elements of this that i think are important within the principles that i support is the fact we have seen in other countries in the world where there is no path way to citizenship there is instability. the reality is this will be a fair path
when i talk about the nation's economy, reform is critical to the nation's economy. the reality is that even in a vell tight economy, there are all types of industries in our country which have used the work of immigrants every day to achieve the economic goals of those industries. if you got up this morning and had fruits for breakfast, it was probably picked by an immigrant worker. if you had vegetables for or chicken for lunch, you probably had it plucked by the cut up hands of an immigrant...
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and have a strong and vital community and economy. our students aren't just going to be competing with other kids from knoxville, east tennessee. they will be competing for jobs and other opportunities with young people from across the country and around the globe. >> we need to find a way to get everybody fully engaged in education in our county and in our state to understand the needs. we need to come up with ideas to fix the problems that we have. mr. president, without funding, students are losing opportunities to go fill their maximum potential. because of the current economic situation, schools haven't received as much funding as they should. this is the most important issue right now. mr. president, whose help fund education. -- please help fund education. ♪ >> congratulations to all the winners in this years competition. to see more mining mining videos, go to student camp -- studentcam.org. is axt, former congressman hutchinson discusses an nra proposal to protect schools. after that, jim e-government -- mcgovern talks abou
and have a strong and vital community and economy. our students aren't just going to be competing with other kids from knoxville, east tennessee. they will be competing for jobs and other opportunities with young people from across the country and around the globe. >> we need to find a way to get everybody fully engaged in education in our county and in our state to understand the needs. we need to come up with ideas to fix the problems that we have. mr. president, without funding,...
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in the long run we are all part of an economy. the only reason we're having this discussion or doing research on it is in the short term, and the most influential piece of research in this area is by a person at berkeley who studied this episode in a paper in 1990. the mariel boat life, an agreement between carter and castro that allowed about 125,000 cuban refugees to leave cuba and arrive in miami. research on it is in the short term, and the most influential 100,000 of them stayed there permanently. that means in three months there was this unexpected giant 7% jump in the size of the labor force of miami. he looks for effects on anybody else's employment or wages in the months after relative to other cities that do not experience this gigantic inflow and cannot find anything, nothing, even for blacks and hispanics, isolated, nothing at all. it is fair to say that even 23 years later it is still a subject of active research. how could that be? madelin and ethan have talked a lot about some of those reasons. it might have to do w
in the long run we are all part of an economy. the only reason we're having this discussion or doing research on it is in the short term, and the most influential piece of research in this area is by a person at berkeley who studied this episode in a paper in 1990. the mariel boat life, an agreement between carter and castro that allowed about 125,000 cuban refugees to leave cuba and arrive in miami. research on it is in the short term, and the most influential 100,000 of them stayed there...
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the economy is not as strong as it needs to be. we need to get the kind of growth in job creation and wage increases that we have not been seeing, and i think that is making a case. code has been layered upon layer of change, and it is time to look at it again, and that's what we are trying to do. >> let me do a little bit of timekeeping here and tell you where we are going next. we are going to kim dixon next. a gentleman here whose name i'm blanking on -- having a senior moment, i'm sorry. that should take care of us. >> [inaudible] can you be a little more specific? >> my style -- to work with my committee. these sessions, these options are bipartisan, members-only, and they are terrific. we are working together. one advantage to know major reform since 1986 is a lot of senators need to learn a lot more about the code, what is in it, and that is an advantage. the senators mutually asked lots of questions of staff at these meetings. it brings us together. we are talking together and a -- and a non-adversarial manner -- in a non-a
the economy is not as strong as it needs to be. we need to get the kind of growth in job creation and wage increases that we have not been seeing, and i think that is making a case. code has been layered upon layer of change, and it is time to look at it again, and that's what we are trying to do. >> let me do a little bit of timekeeping here and tell you where we are going next. we are going to kim dixon next. a gentleman here whose name i'm blanking on -- having a senior moment, i'm...
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in this competitive 21st century economy. number two, how to make sure that our workers are in the skills and education they need to do those jobs? number three, how do we make sure those jobs actually pay a decent wage or salary so that people can save for retirement, send their kids to college? those are the questions we have got to be asking ourselves every single day. so we are here today to talk about that second question. how do we make sure our workers are in the skills and education s thateed to do the job companies are hiring for right now gecko -- right now? we know that the surest path to the middle class is some form of higher education. a four-year degree, a community college degree, an advanced degree -- you are going to need more than just a high school education. to succeed in this economy. the young people here today -- they get that. they are working through ,ollege, maybe just graduated and earning their degree is not just the best investment that they can make for their future, it is the best investment th
in this competitive 21st century economy. number two, how to make sure that our workers are in the skills and education they need to do those jobs? number three, how do we make sure those jobs actually pay a decent wage or salary so that people can save for retirement, send their kids to college? those are the questions we have got to be asking ourselves every single day. so we are here today to talk about that second question. how do we make sure our workers are in the skills and education s...
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and it would wreak havoc in the economy. look, madam speaker, our constituents don't have the luxury of waking up one morning and saying you know what? i'm only going to make my mortgage payment. i'm not going to make my car payment. i'm not going to make my credit card payments. if they did that, what would happen? they would lose their creditworthiness. for the united states of america to say we are going to pay some bills but not all would have hugely damaging impacts on the economy. and it gets worse. because when they say we got to pay some but not all, you got to decide who are you going to pay first? and what they decide here is they are going to pay china first, and they have to decide who is not a priority. in this bill, our veterans are not a priority. our troops risking their lives in afghanistan are not a priority. china is a priority. they are not. now, madam speaker, what will happen here is that peoplelogical lose faith in whether or not the country pays its bills. people need to understand very clearly, this
and it would wreak havoc in the economy. look, madam speaker, our constituents don't have the luxury of waking up one morning and saying you know what? i'm only going to make my mortgage payment. i'm not going to make my car payment. i'm not going to make my credit card payments. if they did that, what would happen? they would lose their creditworthiness. for the united states of america to say we are going to pay some bills but not all would have hugely damaging impacts on the economy. and it...
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thanks in large part to his steady hand, our economy has been growing for the past three years. our businesses have created nearly 6 million new jobs. the money we spend to save the financial system has largely been paid back. we put in place rules to prevent that kind of financial collapse from ever happening again. the auto industry was saved. we made sure taxpayers are not on the hook if the biggest firms fail again. we took steps to halt underwater homeowners come up for air and sell goods overseas. we have begun to reduce our deficit through a mix of spending cuts and a tax system that when we came in was too skewed toward wealthy americans. when the history books are written, tim geithner is going to go down as one of our finest secretaries of the treasury. [applause] don't embarrass him. [laughter] on a personal note, tim has been a wonderful friend and a dependable adviser throughout these last four years. there is an unofficial saying over at the treasury "no peacocks, no jerks, no whiners." that would be a good saying for all of washington.[laughter] no one embodies th
thanks in large part to his steady hand, our economy has been growing for the past three years. our businesses have created nearly 6 million new jobs. the money we spend to save the financial system has largely been paid back. we put in place rules to prevent that kind of financial collapse from ever happening again. the auto industry was saved. we made sure taxpayers are not on the hook if the biggest firms fail again. we took steps to halt underwater homeowners come up for air and sell goods...
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show it size of the economy. if you look at the kind of spending we're worried about in the heritage study, 2% over that horizon. get some perspective and stay with something people understand. when you think of the affordable care act itself, you know, i just want to say, i have a pretty reasonable track record of thinking this was not the best thing ever made. it is an inhospitable way to greet people to these shores, but that is not the case. we have a law that is unsustainable which will have to be changed. as with medicare, as with social security, and as with medicaid. that is not an immigration debate. that is about the fact that we have overcommitted in these programs. -- way it shows up any of the immigration debate is because past 10 years and you do the calculation over a 50- year horizon am a you have to then make some tough calls. are you going to recognize that social security is going to be cut in half? i do not think you do, so you are assuming some sort of social security fix. are you going to so
show it size of the economy. if you look at the kind of spending we're worried about in the heritage study, 2% over that horizon. get some perspective and stay with something people understand. when you think of the affordable care act itself, you know, i just want to say, i have a pretty reasonable track record of thinking this was not the best thing ever made. it is an inhospitable way to greet people to these shores, but that is not the case. we have a law that is unsustainable which will...
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grow, or the inaction that washington thinks that wounds our economy. there are positive things happening and that that only ofnforces the need washington to do simple things to help facilitate economic growth and job creation, to help enhance the prospects of the middle-class rising and thriving, and we are in a situation where on friday we had another month of positive private sector job creation, numbers that exceeded some expectations, but by no means were what we need to in the end to get where we want to go, which is what the president said, as long as there is someone out there wanting a job and cannot get one, he will keep working to improve the economy and the lives of the middle- class, and that is what the strip will be about. it will highlight the fact that we need to -- you remember the president talking in his address about the need to ensure that good jobs for the middle class are available in this country, and that includes the kinds of improvements we have seen in manufacturing that represent the future of the economy here and around th
grow, or the inaction that washington thinks that wounds our economy. there are positive things happening and that that only ofnforces the need washington to do simple things to help facilitate economic growth and job creation, to help enhance the prospects of the middle-class rising and thriving, and we are in a situation where on friday we had another month of positive private sector job creation, numbers that exceeded some expectations, but by no means were what we need to in the end to get...
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they labor in a tough economy. they save and invest in their families and businesses and family farms. why wouldn't we want let them keep more of what they earn? now, i know there are some who say we have to choose between letting the people of indiana keep more of their hard erpd dollars and meeting our state's priorities. but our budget clearly shows, we can do both. the budget i submitted last week is honestly balanced. it fund our priorities. it reduced ten percent the tax bill hoosiers currently pay and still maintains reserves well in excess of the resources we need for emergencies or unforeseen contingencies. so let's be honest with our fellow hoosiers we can afford to do this. but why cut taxes now? well first, at a time when federal taxes have just go on all working hoosiers, most small businesses and family farms and each our medical device industry, now more than ever, hoosiers can use some tax relaugh. second this reduction in taxes will unleash a half a bill dollars into the private voluntary economic
they labor in a tough economy. they save and invest in their families and businesses and family farms. why wouldn't we want let them keep more of what they earn? now, i know there are some who say we have to choose between letting the people of indiana keep more of their hard erpd dollars and meeting our state's priorities. but our budget clearly shows, we can do both. the budget i submitted last week is honestly balanced. it fund our priorities. it reduced ten percent the tax bill hoosiers...
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the economy has to grow on its own volition. you cannot have this artificially-induced said said -- fed stimulus. itke any drug, it wears off. may have already started. it is not as effective, so we might see some corrections in the market going forward. the fed might come out like bullard came out and said, -- and say, he is only kidding. he is not kidding.the markets are already moving against it. we will see how far it goes. right now, raising taxes is a hotly-debated economic issue. most economists -- ic issuebated economy among economists. you can imagine what site i am on. i am not in favor of tax hikes because it kills the timing. christina romer said that is true. the endgame said -- the end game is not going to be pretty. host: an editorial cartoon shows fed chairman ben bernanke pulling the rug on quantitative easing.stephen idaho falls, idaho. falls, idaho.aho good morning. caller: good morning. i was wondering if printing dollars is a flat tax that president obama and his administration could not possibly pass otherw
the economy has to grow on its own volition. you cannot have this artificially-induced said said -- fed stimulus. itke any drug, it wears off. may have already started. it is not as effective, so we might see some corrections in the market going forward. the fed might come out like bullard came out and said, -- and say, he is only kidding. he is not kidding.the markets are already moving against it. we will see how far it goes. right now, raising taxes is a hotly-debated economic issue. most...
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would you be able to create this same company in this economy? realu know, one of the untold stories about fedex is it is a creature of the government getting out of the way of this. the we first started in aviation business and the surface transportation business, it was heavily regulated. beginning in 1973 and then with acts in 1978, 1980, 1994, and then in the 21st century in the international arena, governments have steadily gotten out of the transportation business. we may be the exception to the rule, but i think the thrust of the question is, is it harder to start a business today? and i do not think there is any question about the fact that it is much more difficult to start an industrial company today. maybe it is easier to start a software company. but the regulatory environment is very tough today. >> along those lines, a lot of what we hear is about companies talking about uncertainty, and really uncertainty coming from this place, washington. where to put it in those terms? >> no question about it. i think the biggest issue, not just
would you be able to create this same company in this economy? realu know, one of the untold stories about fedex is it is a creature of the government getting out of the way of this. the we first started in aviation business and the surface transportation business, it was heavily regulated. beginning in 1973 and then with acts in 1978, 1980, 1994, and then in the 21st century in the international arena, governments have steadily gotten out of the transportation business. we may be the exception...
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we are invested in each other's economies. the united states is the single largest only support investor id kingdom. i look forward to working with the secretary over the coming months and years, and now invite him to make his remarks. >> thank you very much, mr. foreign secretary. we want to thank the foreign secretary for the tremendous hospitality that he has shown me here today and my team. i also appreciated the act earlier to be able to meet with prime minister cameron over breakfast. it is always a great pleasure for me to be able to visit london, and it is no accident that this is the first stop on my trip as the secretary of state. many years ago as a young child, i managed to get in the united kingdom. lost in london. i want to thank somebody for finding me. this day, i must say, was made much easier. it was impossible for me to get lost. i am particularly pleased to be able to be here with the remarkable partner that is the united kingdom. when you think of everything that bind the united states and great britain, o
we are invested in each other's economies. the united states is the single largest only support investor id kingdom. i look forward to working with the secretary over the coming months and years, and now invite him to make his remarks. >> thank you very much, mr. foreign secretary. we want to thank the foreign secretary for the tremendous hospitality that he has shown me here today and my team. i also appreciated the act earlier to be able to meet with prime minister cameron over...
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energy is the foundation of our economy. we need to focus on the promise of prosperity, north american energy prosperity, and the abundance it offers to our country. america pause great menace is tied to our freedom to produce things, and republicans have a plan to make america a nation of builders once again. we wanted to streamline our government, cut red tape, and unleash the power of north american energy. with these things we can revitalize american manufacturing and foster long- economic growth and job creation for our citizens. lastly, we are determined to get to the truth regarding the terrorist attack on our mission in been gauzy, libya. three americans lost their lives. in the last year i directed five committees to loo various parts of this investigation. next week these committees will provide a progress report on the inveigation up to now. this progress report will not represent the conclusion of their investigation, but it will be the beginning of what i will describe as the next phase. this is a matter of nati
energy is the foundation of our economy. we need to focus on the promise of prosperity, north american energy prosperity, and the abundance it offers to our country. america pause great menace is tied to our freedom to produce things, and republicans have a plan to make america a nation of builders once again. we wanted to streamline our government, cut red tape, and unleash the power of north american energy. with these things we can revitalize american manufacturing and foster long- economic...
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scale of the economy. it is $900 billion in their economy. therefore, i am basically saying that the adults have no idea what they're doing, the adults of the fed, in the beltway, you are out there working hard, you have got a good business. hunker down, the careful, keep going forward, but get yourself liquid, get yourself out of that, and be prepared for a bumpy ride for a long time to come. >> the you feel the same way, david? believe we can solve this problem, and i have said that. i think the american people are willing to do what it takes to solve this problem. the biggest frustration that i have is that this town we are in the is badly broken. and i think we are right to have a lot more presidential --dership, and in freshman fairness, i think bush 43 was a disaster on fiscal issues, and obama is a disappointment. he still does not have his budget out yet. -- i think hope the deaf take open the fact that the people are ahead of the politicians, and if we get leadership from president and he starts acting in a governing style instead of
scale of the economy. it is $900 billion in their economy. therefore, i am basically saying that the adults have no idea what they're doing, the adults of the fed, in the beltway, you are out there working hard, you have got a good business. hunker down, the careful, keep going forward, but get yourself liquid, get yourself out of that, and be prepared for a bumpy ride for a long time to come. >> the you feel the same way, david? believe we can solve this problem, and i have said that. i...
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they had a complete command of the economy for decades, it's a work in process. >> okay. >> [inaudible] >> you have to turn the mic on, thank you. >> it would happen. that same question was raised in a blog, and they said no there as well. the reason is it's strategically important industry, and as most people in china know, the power of the state has been increasing vis-a-vis private interest in china as a pork proportion. >> okay. commissioner, could it happen in reverse? >> absolutely not, madam chairman. >> okay. i have another question. i do want to say that one of the things said was concerning to me. i heard this correctly. you were saying that we have issues of intellectual property theft with china. it's not a secret. it's been a huge issue in all kinds of industries, manufacturing, and so on, but then you said the ideal solution to the problem of ip theft is this situation which does that mean do you think the ideal solution is for china to buy our companies and have our intellectual property? >> no, senator. the point is right now we know that hundreds of thousandses if not
they had a complete command of the economy for decades, it's a work in process. >> okay. >> [inaudible] >> you have to turn the mic on, thank you. >> it would happen. that same question was raised in a blog, and they said no there as well. the reason is it's strategically important industry, and as most people in china know, the power of the state has been increasing vis-a-vis private interest in china as a pork proportion. >> okay. commissioner, could it happen in...
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to our economy. manufacturing actually lost 8,000 jobs in total. this recovery is so weak by historic numbers that it produced four million fewer jobs than any recovery since world war ii. madam speaker, this isn't real recovery. if we're going to improve this economy and create jobs, we need less government and more freedom. every day house republicans are seeking solutions to grow the economy. let's make life work for families across the country and expand opportunities for everyone without expanding government. yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back. for what purpose does the gentlelady from hawaii rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized for one minute. ms. gabbard: i was proud after 9/11 to enlist in the national guard, proud then as a private i went to fort jackson, south carolina new york basic training and learned about the army values of respect, integrity, and honor. proud to be a par
to our economy. manufacturing actually lost 8,000 jobs in total. this recovery is so weak by historic numbers that it produced four million fewer jobs than any recovery since world war ii. madam speaker, this isn't real recovery. if we're going to improve this economy and create jobs, we need less government and more freedom. every day house republicans are seeking solutions to grow the economy. let's make life work for families across the country and expand opportunities for everyone without...
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that's what's hurting the american economy right now. we have a bipartisan immigration bill which cleared the senate which we know from c.b.o. would actually reduce the deficit and grow the economy. that's what we should be voting on. we have a bipartisan farm bill which passed the senate which again provides a real horizon for rural america. that's what we should be voting on. instead we are filling this chamber up with more of the tired rhetoric for a bill that and absolutely nothing which the congressional research service shows us is completely, totally outside of well established precedent of american law. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentlelady from new york reserves. the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. burgess: thank you, mr. speaker. i would like to yield to the distinguished chairman of the rules committee, mr. sessions from texas, as much time as he may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized. mr. ses
that's what's hurting the american economy right now. we have a bipartisan immigration bill which cleared the senate which we know from c.b.o. would actually reduce the deficit and grow the economy. that's what we should be voting on. we have a bipartisan farm bill which passed the senate which again provides a real horizon for rural america. that's what we should be voting on. instead we are filling this chamber up with more of the tired rhetoric for a bill that and absolutely nothing which...
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economy. governors have taken a lead role advocating for infrastructure investments at a time when our investments in this country are falling way behind the infrastructure investments in so many other countries, and that is why it is important that the and the deductibility of statesome of these infrastructure projects are long term. we also support the investments in its the structure project through existing and maybe some self-sustaining mechanisms. the issue of uncertainty around the federal tax code is also a big concern. the reform. it could have an impact on states. we have had a taxable -- task force headed up by the governor of pennsylvania and the governor of kentucky, and they will develop concrete suggestions, consisted of where the interest of the state and federal governments intersect. it will also address longstanding tax policies such as the need to allow states to essentially level the playing field between main street, retailers, and online sellers when it comes to sales ta
economy. governors have taken a lead role advocating for infrastructure investments at a time when our investments in this country are falling way behind the infrastructure investments in so many other countries, and that is why it is important that the and the deductibility of statesome of these infrastructure projects are long term. we also support the investments in its the structure project through existing and maybe some self-sustaining mechanisms. the issue of uncertainty around the...
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but hurting our economy. that is the pressure that needs to come to bear. if anybody thinks that because there is a senate bill that the house number's willful pressured, that is just not true. i think, however, in the house, there are people who understand, that got elected to fix what is broken. i think it is very evident that very few things are as broken and are as detrimental to our national security, to our economic, stability, security, to our future, then what is -- van with this -- thank with this broken immigration center. i hope they feel pressure because women broken system that i think we can show there are fixes that are enforceable that make sense, that protect the rule of law, and help our economy. that is the pressure i think will hopefully come to bear. >> can i just add -- one of the question was not directed to me, but this is not just a latino issue. it is, not just that. asian-take a look at the american community, take a look at the southern baptists, who have really stepped up to the t
but hurting our economy. that is the pressure that needs to come to bear. if anybody thinks that because there is a senate bill that the house number's willful pressured, that is just not true. i think, however, in the house, there are people who understand, that got elected to fix what is broken. i think it is very evident that very few things are as broken and are as detrimental to our national security, to our economic, stability, security, to our future, then what is -- van with this --...
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he said the economy, the economy, and the economy. he also said that counterterrorism and dealing with militancy will be very important. it is the necessary condition to achieve the kind of economic revival that pakistan clearly needs. early moves which have been reciprocated by india, when he talked about wanting to continue on the process that he said he once started. he was the architect of normalization with india in 1999. earlier than that. in the mid-1990's. i think he has also sent a strong signal to the united states that he wants to work with them, he has worked with the u.s. in the past. he knew bill clinton very well. he has made the state and that indicate we may be seeing a sharif who learned from the past and now wants a different pakistan and a different world. there is a lot to do since he has not been in power at the level for almost 15, 16 years. it is a long time. the world has changed and so has pakistan. when his position is, he has the political mandate. he's got the political strength. he does not have to be bla
he said the economy, the economy, and the economy. he also said that counterterrorism and dealing with militancy will be very important. it is the necessary condition to achieve the kind of economic revival that pakistan clearly needs. early moves which have been reciprocated by india, when he talked about wanting to continue on the process that he said he once started. he was the architect of normalization with india in 1999. earlier than that. in the mid-1990's. i think he has also sent a...
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we need to build an economy that gives them hope too. from top to bottom we need more success in america. we need to nurture success, empower it, reward it, and celebrate it. this is why the chamber will advance the american jobs and growth agenda this year. the over-riding objective of this ambitious plan is to generate stronger economic growth in order to create jobs, lift incomes, and expand opportunity for all americans. we are fully aware that economic growth alone cannot solve all of our problems. but without growth, we will not be able to solve any of them. our plan contains many proposals and reforms, which we will be discussing and advocating all year long. but in the short time we have today, i'd like to highlight five key issues -- * producing more american energy, * expanding american trade, * modernizing our regulatory system, * reforming immigration and visa policies, * and addressing the fiscal crisis with a bold plan that slows the growth of spending, reforms entitlements, and overhauls our tax code. let me begin there, b
we need to build an economy that gives them hope too. from top to bottom we need more success in america. we need to nurture success, empower it, reward it, and celebrate it. this is why the chamber will advance the american jobs and growth agenda this year. the over-riding objective of this ambitious plan is to generate stronger economic growth in order to create jobs, lift incomes, and expand opportunity for all americans. we are fully aware that economic growth alone cannot solve all of our...
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he believes in community and patrol of schools so yes he believed in the economy. he is not an integration assess that and he said it's up to us, it's our struggle.
he believes in community and patrol of schools so yes he believed in the economy. he is not an integration assess that and he said it's up to us, it's our struggle.
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can the united states do that realistically and might of what is happening in the american economy? in light of what is happening in american politics. in light of the fact of sequestration. being having strategy determined by people up on the hill who may not have a clue as to what strategy is all about. is that right? you are framing these very starkly. it is our national security after all. we have to get away from a theoretical discussion. i threw around numbers. if you ask me why we have to be able to do to smaller missions at the same time, i would say typically because that is the area we are doing. the expectation is that we will keep 10 or 15,000 u.s. troops there for a number of years. middle east peace is president obama possible. i do not know what kind of force may stop it. probably one or two brigades. againstability of war iran is probably in the 30% range. hopefully not 50%. if we do wind up in that kind of a strike we should remember we do not always get to decide when wars and. you may get to decide when you start them. you usually do not get to decide when they ar
can the united states do that realistically and might of what is happening in the american economy? in light of what is happening in american politics. in light of the fact of sequestration. being having strategy determined by people up on the hill who may not have a clue as to what strategy is all about. is that right? you are framing these very starkly. it is our national security after all. we have to get away from a theoretical discussion. i threw around numbers. if you ask me why we have...
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economy. places that are strong in are growing.ces information sector, utilities. these are areas that have not been growing. host: talk about new england. aest: i grew up outside of town in massachusetts. it has similarities to new bedford. .bout 100,000 people strong industrial heritage. it redefined and re-scope itself successfully over the last couple of decades. massachusetts recognizes that its older cities have these challenges. and i go home to visit, there have been efforts to revitalize the older cities. they have lots of charms. new bedford has a wonderful whaling history. has worked atry sincetizens -- census 1997. we are looking at population changes. our other guest is lisa sturtevant with guest: richey-- where mason university she is a p deputy analysis. let's hear from bob, south dakota, rural. caller: i have some comments. [indiscernible] we should look at our urban areas. retracting and using that infrastructure that we have built and upgrading it. they have green belt and gr
economy. places that are strong in are growing.ces information sector, utilities. these are areas that have not been growing. host: talk about new england. aest: i grew up outside of town in massachusetts. it has similarities to new bedford. .bout 100,000 people strong industrial heritage. it redefined and re-scope itself successfully over the last couple of decades. massachusetts recognizes that its older cities have these challenges. and i go home to visit, there have been efforts to...
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we need a growing economy. i should point out the economy in mexico is growing at a pretty rapid pace, double-digit right now. our economy is struggling. there are areas in our economy where we still need help. however, on the high-tech side we have a situation where we can bring in -- we are already educating a lot of people in the stem fields in the universities and forcing them to return home when they could be here creating jobs and helping the job situation. in the agricultural sector, in yuma, arizona, you have thousands of people crossing the border every day, rear working -- working the fields and returning the field. a lot of them are american citizens who simply live in mexico because it is cheaper. you have situations in agriculture where we still need labor. gueshost: you are on with senatr flake. caller: i have been waiting 10 minutes. i would like to say, all of us -- i am a descendent of slaves. we did not come here looking for jobs. we were brought here under an oppressive system. we came in 161
we need a growing economy. i should point out the economy in mexico is growing at a pretty rapid pace, double-digit right now. our economy is struggling. there are areas in our economy where we still need help. however, on the high-tech side we have a situation where we can bring in -- we are already educating a lot of people in the stem fields in the universities and forcing them to return home when they could be here creating jobs and helping the job situation. in the agricultural sector, in...
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part of the formula for ensuring a robust economy includes having a clean environment. pollution is not cost free. it costs us lost work days, illness and were mature deaths. it results in failing property and unnecessary cleanup costs. we can do better. my amendment will improve this bill and protect all our citizens and their shared resources. i urge my colleagues to support the amendment. with that i thank you, mr. chair, and reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman reserves. the gentleman from illinois, for what purpose does he rise? mr. shimkus: mr. chairman, i claim time in opposition. the chair: you are recognized for five minutes. mr. shimkus: thank you, mr. chairman. the state permit program must incorporate the minimum requirements which are based on regulations promulgated by the e.p.a. to quote-unquote protect human health and the environment which include groundwater monitoring of all structures, dust control, structure stability requirements, structures that can't be corrected. the premise of this is if you have federal standards that they'
part of the formula for ensuring a robust economy includes having a clean environment. pollution is not cost free. it costs us lost work days, illness and were mature deaths. it results in failing property and unnecessary cleanup costs. we can do better. my amendment will improve this bill and protect all our citizens and their shared resources. i urge my colleagues to support the amendment. with that i thank you, mr. chair, and reserve the balance of my time. the chair: the gentleman reserves....
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one threat our economy and the national economy is the slow pace of cross border traffic. we hear of shippers and i'm sure congressman quera can attest to this, who wait nine hours to cross north into the united states. we hear from constituents who wait three, four, five hours in pedestrian or auto lines to cross the bridges. there are just some basic issues of being humane to the people who are crossing and we also are depending on them for our economy. when i crossed this week when i was back in el paso, c.b.p. agents knew i was coming over, there was no wait time. when i talked to other members of my staff who regularly cross, they wait three, four, five hours. if we can get me across in 10 minutes, why can't we get everyone across in 10 minutes? >> as i mentioned in my oral statement, our wait times and our service log to the traveling public and commercial trade are a huge focus for us. we made significant efforts in el paso over the last year, increasing our boot time by 14%, that's resulted in reduced wait times in fiscal year 2012 over 2011. the traffic is up in e
one threat our economy and the national economy is the slow pace of cross border traffic. we hear of shippers and i'm sure congressman quera can attest to this, who wait nine hours to cross north into the united states. we hear from constituents who wait three, four, five hours in pedestrian or auto lines to cross the bridges. there are just some basic issues of being humane to the people who are crossing and we also are depending on them for our economy. when i crossed this week when i was...
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that is draining our economy, too. they need to pass a law where these people cannot, and have babies and go down and get food stamps and subsidies to housing and different things like that. these people are letting these people, over and drain our economy. >> you are saying in your experience, these things happen? >> yes. it just happened in d.c.. our mayor will not let these -- these illegal immigrants have drivers license. the english. they cannot read english. they will cause more accidents and so forth. it is getting to be trouble. there are senior citizens who cannot get food stamps. in kentucky, west virginia, poor people, they are not even helping these americans there it >> thank you for your call. florida. we hear from paul, independent from florida. caller: one woman said it would cost more money -- i think it is a lot of bull. we should drive them to thein ky and say, get out. as far as elected officials, they are a bunch of bad it's, everyone one of them. they ought to be kicked out of town. that is how i
that is draining our economy, too. they need to pass a law where these people cannot, and have babies and go down and get food stamps and subsidies to housing and different things like that. these people are letting these people, over and drain our economy. >> you are saying in your experience, these things happen? >> yes. it just happened in d.c.. our mayor will not let these -- these illegal immigrants have drivers license. the english. they cannot read english. they will cause...
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but his top priority continues to be having our economy grow, having it create jobs, giving security to the middle east and building a foundation for future growth allowing for future generations to enjoy the opportunity and promise of america that previous generations, including the president's own, have enjoyed. but there is no question that his primary responsibility is the safety and security of the american people. that is the responsibility of every president. it is one this president takes very seriously. >> the policy center issued a report today saying the government would run out of money prior to what we talked about, as early as february 15th. i wonder if the administration wants to ask the i.r.s. to postpone refunds for people or were you thinking about issuing an order about which creditors would be paid first? >> the treasure department has been putting out information like that including a letter at the end of the year about the estimates as to when the debt ceiling would be reached and to the measures the treasure department has in the past and is now taking with reg
but his top priority continues to be having our economy grow, having it create jobs, giving security to the middle east and building a foundation for future growth allowing for future generations to enjoy the opportunity and promise of america that previous generations, including the president's own, have enjoyed. but there is no question that his primary responsibility is the safety and security of the american people. that is the responsibility of every president. it is one this president...
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it helps give us a healthy economy and pro-growth economy. it helps make sure our kids inherit a debt-free nation. this is a whole all of us should have whether republican or democrat. thanks everybody. appreciate it. >> house budget committee chair paul ryan earlier today. you can read the entire budget proposal on line at our website. go to c-span.org. during the afternoon today white house spokesman jay carney revealed during the daily briefing that the white house will release its budget in about a month. sometime during the week of april 8. president obama has been meeting with senate democrats on capitol hill today. part of his charm offensive to reach out to the rank and file in crafting a budget. we have cameras on capitol hill to get remarks from leaders as that meeting comes to a close. we will bring those remarks to you as they become available here on the c-span networks. live now to capitol hill. we are about to bring you coverage of a hearing looking at f.c.c. oversight. expecting to hear testimony from all five of the commissio
it helps give us a healthy economy and pro-growth economy. it helps make sure our kids inherit a debt-free nation. this is a whole all of us should have whether republican or democrat. thanks everybody. appreciate it. >> house budget committee chair paul ryan earlier today. you can read the entire budget proposal on line at our website. go to c-span.org. during the afternoon today white house spokesman jay carney revealed during the daily briefing that the white house will release its...
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but imagine for a moment the economy goes in the but better -- my the global economy, the economy goes a little bit ander, the global economy, if the economy grows globally, it will be very difficult to stop the most important thing, that iran does not export any oil if they want to make effective sanctions. that comes to china. if china continues to agree not to buy oil and gas from iran. so we have a competent a picture in front of us. i think the arabians are really can -- the iranians are really concerned and will not go against their self-interest as they keepy goes good saying the same -- we don't want to be a nuclear power. we want to be recognized as a regional power. that theys the line continue to say whenever you meet with them. i will stop here. we have many more things to say. but there are many more things from the white house that i cannot speak about two [laughter] >> thank you. i think he has done a very good job at describing the ups and downs, the frustrations and the difficulties of trying to negotiate a nuclear deal with myn over the past decade. expectation is tha
but imagine for a moment the economy goes in the but better -- my the global economy, the economy goes a little bit ander, the global economy, if the economy grows globally, it will be very difficult to stop the most important thing, that iran does not export any oil if they want to make effective sanctions. that comes to china. if china continues to agree not to buy oil and gas from iran. so we have a competent a picture in front of us. i think the arabians are really can -- the iranians are...
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i feel like the economy is getting better. job ofould do a better go onnizing the people to theployment, i feel unemployment would go down. people would be more consistent with their jobs. it is all about accountability. money onke more unemployment then they do being employed. host: heidi shierholz. guest: i think you make a good point about the cost of turnover two companies. we know hiring and firing and people leaving and needing to hire more people is a high-cost for businesses. one of the things that can be done to reduce those costs is to increase the minimum wage. there is good evidence that increases in the minimum wage reduce turnover. when people get paid more, they are less likely to leave that job. moneyan save a lot of for businesses. one of the ways we can combat that turnover is increasing the minimum wage. the other thing that is interesting about the unemployment insurance benefits, we had a big expansion of benefits. congress did that in the downturn and aftermath. that is totally appropriate when you are in
i feel like the economy is getting better. job ofould do a better go onnizing the people to theployment, i feel unemployment would go down. people would be more consistent with their jobs. it is all about accountability. money onke more unemployment then they do being employed. host: heidi shierholz. guest: i think you make a good point about the cost of turnover two companies. we know hiring and firing and people leaving and needing to hire more people is a high-cost for businesses. one of the...
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economy stronger, makes everybody better off. if we grew at 4% a year at reagan levels instead of 2% a year at obama levels, that's $2 trillion. that's a huge shift. more growth and having more open immigration, a bill like the one they're looking at, would increase growth at about 1%, the c.b.o. got it. that's a lot of economic growth. that's a lot of opportunity. that's the e -- step in the correct direction. and i think arguing for let's not have a vote are doing so because they understand that every day the republican caucus is moving towards, yes, the last conference they had, they're going to a yes vote, they're going to do their own border thing, their own h-1-b thing. ey are not going to take things from the house. this is going to play out. this will be done through regular order. i think that -- boehner is making this move forward. >> mayor emanuel, your final thoughts. >> i think to john's question and it's hard to take that off the gra fewties hits on boim and so my d.n.a. is kicking in. i can't wait to get the flight
economy stronger, makes everybody better off. if we grew at 4% a year at reagan levels instead of 2% a year at obama levels, that's $2 trillion. that's a huge shift. more growth and having more open immigration, a bill like the one they're looking at, would increase growth at about 1%, the c.b.o. got it. that's a lot of economic growth. that's a lot of opportunity. that's the e -- step in the correct direction. and i think arguing for let's not have a vote are doing so because they understand...
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we knew people were weary of the economy. we wanted to see how we fit in and what was going on on the other side. by the time the debt ceiling hit, we had a good sense of the landscape. the debt ceiling, we were kind of galvanized in this cohesion to move forward. >> stuart, what was your assumption of what the primary would be about before the announcement speech? writing all of that -- the public does not realize. you go back to the obama announcement speech. it lays out the entire message of the campaign. you are working on that and the governor is working on that. >> we talked about this a lot. we had a premise that we would not have an announcement speech that you could give the day before the general election. that was our goal. we got that the reagan announcement speech and used as a model. it was one that was successful. it was a model of the speech that president reagan gave the day before. it was in the general election. we always believe that we wanted the primary to be about the economy. mitt romney would be that
we knew people were weary of the economy. we wanted to see how we fit in and what was going on on the other side. by the time the debt ceiling hit, we had a good sense of the landscape. the debt ceiling, we were kind of galvanized in this cohesion to move forward. >> stuart, what was your assumption of what the primary would be about before the announcement speech? writing all of that -- the public does not realize. you go back to the obama announcement speech. it lays out the entire...
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hit to american jobs and the american economy. it's an attack on affordable energy and an attack on coal as the most available, affordable, reliable and secure source of energy there is. additionally it sounds and has been reported that the president is talking about the keystone x.l. pipeline and putting conditions on it. that essentially is surrendering our opportunity to put more americans to work. and i'm looking forward to putting the senate on record and seeing where democrats stand on the president's plans that he's coming out with today. do they support hardworking americans and affordable energy or do they support the agenda of this president? i also have significant concerns about jena mccarthy who is the president's nominee to be head of the environmental protection agency. she has recently reported to the senate that the things the president's talking about today are things she's known nothing about. so either she is ignorant of what's going on at e.p.a., a place where she's been assistant director for the last four ye
hit to american jobs and the american economy. it's an attack on affordable energy and an attack on coal as the most available, affordable, reliable and secure source of energy there is. additionally it sounds and has been reported that the president is talking about the keystone x.l. pipeline and putting conditions on it. that essentially is surrendering our opportunity to put more americans to work. and i'm looking forward to putting the senate on record and seeing where democrats stand on...
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second issue of economy. one of the things i have rarely seen change over the last decade that i've been paying close attention is the recognition of how important immigration is to the u.s. economy. we have looked at immigration as a favor we do for other countries. everybody wants to come to united states, sobel was set at -- we will set a certain number of. it is a real recognition it is a competition for talent. immigrants are extremely valuable for our economy. statistics on foreign students in science and engineering programs were two thirds of university students that come from abroad. starting up companies, all of the things they do out of proportion to their numbers. we publish a report last year on mexican entrepreneurs. we have seen a move in the debate. if you have a debate on immigration, we saw that even in the last congress when nothing got done -- big votes and the house. we have also seen the second front on the legal side, some real progress in facilitating legal entry. if you look at the vi
second issue of economy. one of the things i have rarely seen change over the last decade that i've been paying close attention is the recognition of how important immigration is to the u.s. economy. we have looked at immigration as a favor we do for other countries. everybody wants to come to united states, sobel was set at -- we will set a certain number of. it is a real recognition it is a competition for talent. immigrants are extremely valuable for our economy. statistics on foreign...
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we need to reorient our economy so it works for the real economy and working people. at the moment, it is not a level playing field where the richest and most entrenched and powerful interests are making off like banksters. host: i want to get your response to what the chamber of outerce and aflcio hammered for visas. they said they would have to get paid the same wage as american citizens so there would not be any way to undercutting and employers cannot use them during a strike, and also small- business this would get a break. would that help? caller: i think there are so many mexicans here that if food stamps. my husband works a job. there is a man and woman who are mexican. they can work it the same place, but my husband cannot. they still get food stamps. they still get a medical card. they do not have any taxes taken out of their wages so they are making $500 a week. a week, the charges almost $100 for our insurance. the last few presidents, they raise.3.33% host: let's leave it there. do you think this would help? guest: i do not know the details of linda's wor
we need to reorient our economy so it works for the real economy and working people. at the moment, it is not a level playing field where the richest and most entrenched and powerful interests are making off like banksters. host: i want to get your response to what the chamber of outerce and aflcio hammered for visas. they said they would have to get paid the same wage as american citizens so there would not be any way to undercutting and employers cannot use them during a strike, and also...
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the issues include funding, the economy, and funding school systems. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] morning frome this the center for american progress for the panel discussion on the effectiveness of school district consolidation. we expect the conversation to include education funding, economies of scale, and new funding systems. the center for american progress has released a report on the issue. brown, the educational vice policy president at the progress, american will monitor the event. >> good morning and welcome to the center for american progress. i am cynthia brown, vice president for educational policy. aank you for joining us for party but small group, but we know that you are deeply interested in the topic for today, our own port on school district size. panelists for the participating today, contributing to our ongoing conversation about education reform. across the nation, policy makers have begun to look at the fundamental design of our education system. o
the issues include funding, the economy, and funding school systems. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] morning frome this the center for american progress for the panel discussion on the effectiveness of school district consolidation. we expect the conversation to include education funding, economies of scale, and new funding systems. the center for american progress has released a report on the issue. brown, the...
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networks as well as keep critical infrastructure that impact the operations of our state and their economies. it is our hope they will identify best practices. we all like to be the best at doing something second. if someone has figured out how that is like accomplishing the research and development for those of us in state government. we have one other announcement. tomorrow all governors are invited to a top-secret briefing from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. it will build on a session today and will provide governors of information on the current cyber threat environment and how this thread may affect our states. -- those threats may affect our states.it happens between our lt meeting and when we are supposed to be at the formal dinner at the white house. i can assure you that anybody who comes in a tuxedo we will keep james bond jokes to a minimum when you show up. we have a number of experts. i would like to thank governor sandoval for the many opening remarks he made on its cyber security. >> i appreciate the opportunity to give these remarks. cyber is security is attack on a daily basis. it is one
networks as well as keep critical infrastructure that impact the operations of our state and their economies. it is our hope they will identify best practices. we all like to be the best at doing something second. if someone has figured out how that is like accomplishing the research and development for those of us in state government. we have one other announcement. tomorrow all governors are invited to a top-secret briefing from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. it will build on a session today and will...
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because of funding and what it is in today's world and the economy and education, we know how they're strapped. i have four s.r.o.'s at one time. i now have one. that's not a desired situation by the school or by my department. yes to the funding piece. to the mental health piece, the s.r.o.'s, they know the kids. they know when they don't look right. what's going on today? they have friendships and they talk. someone else will say, have you seen his facebook page, or i am being taken down, bullied on facebook and all the things that lead us to mental health issues. and in regard to mental health issues, today, the officer on the street gets called because someone is having an episode of some nature and maybe a family member calls or maybe a co-worker calls or maybe they're just out and about having some sort of episode. the officer comes, evalue waits and determines, something is going on. this person needs to be seen. they've committed no crime a lot of the time, but you can't believe. so they in minnesota and i think this is similar throughout our country execute what's called the
because of funding and what it is in today's world and the economy and education, we know how they're strapped. i have four s.r.o.'s at one time. i now have one. that's not a desired situation by the school or by my department. yes to the funding piece. to the mental health piece, the s.r.o.'s, they know the kids. they know when they don't look right. what's going on today? they have friendships and they talk. someone else will say, have you seen his facebook page, or i am being taken down,...
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our economy is not producing enough jobs. and these are not separate problems. at $16 trillion and rising, our national debt is draining free enterprise and weakening the ship of state. the american dream is in peril so long as its name sake is weighed down by this anchor of debt. break its hold, we set our economy free, jobs will come home and confidence will come back and we do this not just to boost g.d.p. or reduce unemployment, but to secure for our children a future of freedom and opportunity and frankly, nothing is more important. as washington wrote in his fare well address, we should not throw upon posterity the burden which ourselves ought to bear. that burden is ours, and so is the opportunity. there's no substitute for the wisdom of the people. we here are their servants. as speaker, i pledge to listen and to do all i can to help all of you carry out your oath of office that we are all about to take, because in our hearts we know it's wrong to pass this debt on to our kids and grandkids. now we have to be willing, truly willing to make this problem r
our economy is not producing enough jobs. and these are not separate problems. at $16 trillion and rising, our national debt is draining free enterprise and weakening the ship of state. the american dream is in peril so long as its name sake is weighed down by this anchor of debt. break its hold, we set our economy free, jobs will come home and confidence will come back and we do this not just to boost g.d.p. or reduce unemployment, but to secure for our children a future of freedom and...
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economy. is it going to be the united states? is it going to be china? is it going to be endia? is it going to be -- is it going to be india? is it going to be europe? that's the question, who's going to shape the future? and america has always had a recipe from post-world war ii 1980's ughly in the where we made investments in infrastructure, we made investments in research and development, we made investments in education because we knew that those were public investments that would yield huge benefits for the united states of america. and now we have a republican philosophy that says those investments are a waste of money, that any investment that the government makes must be a bad one, that the space program, it that the research investments that we make, that making sure that school's affordable, the public-private partnerships that lead to new developments, the research that no one company will make must be made by the public. those are quality investments that help build our economy for
economy. is it going to be the united states? is it going to be china? is it going to be endia? is it going to be -- is it going to be india? is it going to be europe? that's the question, who's going to shape the future? and america has always had a recipe from post-world war ii 1980's ughly in the where we made investments in infrastructure, we made investments in research and development, we made investments in education because we knew that those were public investments that would yield...
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that is such a serious threat to the economy of this country. you i think saw in the clips this morning that credit agencies are saying once again the credit of this country is threatened. are we really going to put in jeopardy the full faith and credit of the united states of america? host: i want to get viewers involved but the credit agencies have said you also need to address spending. guest: that's agreed. we talk about balance. it's balance versus inbalance. balance has to win. host: let's get our viewers involved. junior in virginia, independent caller. hi, junior. caller: mr. levin, why are you standing there telling us stuff that you know is not true ? when are we going to see a budget from this administration? everything you said is untrue? we know it's untrue. host: what did he say specifically that is untrue? caller: blaming the republicans. four years we've been under this -- guest: junior, the administration has presented a budget every year. it's not correct to say they haven't presented a budget. we've been dead locked within the
that is such a serious threat to the economy of this country. you i think saw in the clips this morning that credit agencies are saying once again the credit of this country is threatened. are we really going to put in jeopardy the full faith and credit of the united states of america? host: i want to get viewers involved but the credit agencies have said you also need to address spending. guest: that's agreed. we talk about balance. it's balance versus inbalance. balance has to win. host:...
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as much as we do in our states, our economies are tightly linked to the national economy, and as a result, our state's prosperity, the prosperity of our citizen depends in no small measure on the ability of all public servants in washington to come together on a path forward. uncertainty here in federal support hurts both our economies and the federal budget, and the implications are incredibly important. governors have been working with the president, the vice president, and congressional leadership to find solutions to help put our country back on firm financial footing. one of the largest elements of the uncertainty concerned elements of the fiscal cliff that were either postponed or taken out of the reason -- recent relief act of 2012 as the only postponed reducing grants to states. intimate reform was not addressed, and no action was taken regarding the federal debt limit. if the debt limit does not increase soon, there will be disruptions to capital spending and markets that could greatly impact state operations. until there are resolved, states can not make financial plans that wil
as much as we do in our states, our economies are tightly linked to the national economy, and as a result, our state's prosperity, the prosperity of our citizen depends in no small measure on the ability of all public servants in washington to come together on a path forward. uncertainty here in federal support hurts both our economies and the federal budget, and the implications are incredibly important. governors have been working with the president, the vice president, and congressional...
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swallow the economy of pitcher heart and soul into family operations. it is the epitome of american entrepreneurial spirit, american enterprise what you do. search all of audio, thank you. to mr. sun, i am a proud hoosier, but i will tell you our area is inundated with your products every year. i just want to let you know that as well. thank you. >> great. senator baucus. >> thank you, not in chairwomen. a couple things. on senator donnelly's point, it's always struck me how farmers and ranchers have better if of life because they know they can't control their fate as much his son and they can erroneously. you can't control the weather, you can't control the price with costs. we can't take what she got because you got to manage it as well as you possibly can and it's very, very difficult and it's kind of humbling. gives a sense of life and gives a sense of life and importance. i think a lot of people in the city could a little arrogant to think they can control anything and they obviously can't. i don't know if you saw it, a super bowl ad, part of the c
swallow the economy of pitcher heart and soul into family operations. it is the epitome of american entrepreneurial spirit, american enterprise what you do. search all of audio, thank you. to mr. sun, i am a proud hoosier, but i will tell you our area is inundated with your products every year. i just want to let you know that as well. thank you. >> great. senator baucus. >> thank you, not in chairwomen. a couple things. on senator donnelly's point, it's always struck me how farmers...